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With major competitors charging as much as $150-$200 for adjustable carbon fiber trekking poles, you might assume that the $95 Alpkit Carbonlite poles would be second rate. However, you’d be wrong; these poles are very light (6.6 ounces), have comfortable grips and straps, extend to a full 140 centimeters, and are the stiffest in their class. Are these the ultimate value in carbon fiber trekking poles?

ARTICLE OUTLINE

  • Introduction
  • What's Good
  • What's Not So Good
  • Specifications: Year/Model, Style , Shaft Material, Tips, Grips, Grip Size, Weight Per Pole , Pole Lengths Available, Baskets, Basket Type, MSRP
  • Performance
  • What's Unique
  • Recommendations for Improvement

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